FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Supreme Court Takes Up Prison Term for Crash Killing Firefighter, Property Restrictions
The Court will hear eight cases during oral arguments next week.
Two cases — one involving the prison sentence for causing a fatal crash and the other a city’s restriction on housing — are among those the Supreme Court of Ohio will consider during oral arguments next week.
JANUARY 27, 2026
Making the Case: Justices Consider Medical Malpractice Trial and Right to Carry Firearm
“Making the Case” gives you a front-row seat to the Supreme Court of Ohio during oral arguments. Experience the pivotal cases and captivating dialogue between the justices and litigants that lead to decisions from the highest court in the state.
JANUARY 21, 2026
Court Properly Denied Death Row Inmate’s New Trial Request
The Supreme Court of Ohio today affirmed a trial court’s rejection of a new trial request submitted in 2019 by a man sentenced to death for two murders committed while robbing a Cleveland used-car dealership.
JANUARY 20, 2026
Attorney Suspended for Pressuring Client for Sex
The Supreme Court of Ohio today suspended a Brown County attorney for one year, with six months stayed, for repeatedly pressing a client to perform sexual favors in exchange for making her case a priority.
JANUARY 15, 2026
One-Year Deadline to Refile Lawsuit Falls on Anniversary Date of Dismissal
When determining the time to refile a dismissed lawsuit under the Ohio saving statute, the deadline falls on the one-year anniversary date of the dismissal, not the following day, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
JANUARY 14, 2026
Featured Decision: Police Officers Involved in Highway Shooting Were Crime Victims
The Supreme Court of Ohio’s decision on whether Columbus police officers involved in a highway shooting were crime victims is the latest “Featured Decision” video.
Apparel Maker Not Entitled to Commercial Activity Tax Refund
The Supreme Court of Ohio today upheld the imposition of the Ohio commercial activity tax (CAT) on $108 million of merchandise shipped to DSW’s Columbus distribution center before items were sent to stores both in and out of Ohio.
JANUARY 23, 2025
New Judges Receive Training and Tools Needed to Take the Bench
Ohio’s newest judges are starting the new year with the tools and knowledge needed to take the bench
JANUARY 21, 2025
For First Time in Decades, New Judge Takes Over Fulton County Bench
For the first time in 40 years, a new judge has taken the probate and juvenile bench of the Fulton County Common Pleas Court.
JANUARY 15, 2025
Ninth District Judge Honored to Return to Supreme Court
“It is always an honor to be appointed by the chief justice to sit on the Supreme Court of Ohio,” said Judge Jennifer Hensal.
JANUARY 7, 2025
Appellate Judge Emphasizes Accessibility and Fairness in Law
“Sitting on the Supreme Court of Ohio is both humbling and energizing,” said Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt of the Tenth District Court of Appeals.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025
From Mentee to Mentor: Eighth District Judge Returns to Supreme Court
Judge Michelle Sheehan of the Eighth District Court of Appeals was honored to sit by assignment once again at the Supreme Court of Ohio during October’s oral arguments.
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Summit County Judge Honored for Contributions to Recovery
The Summit County Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Board recently recognized Judge Joy Malek Oldfield for her commitment to individuals in recovery with the Dr. Robert M. Smith Innovation Award.
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Supreme Court of Ohio Releases Competency Bench Card
New resource streamlines legal processes for competency evaluations and dispositions in Ohio courts
The Supreme Court of Ohio has announced the release of the Competency to Stand Trial and Dispositions Bench Card, a comprehensive resource designed to assist judges, attorneys, and the public in navigating the complexities of competency evaluations and dispositions in Ohio courts. This new tool provides a clear and concise summary of statutes, court rules, and case law related to competency proceedings, ensuring consistency and clarity in judicial processes across the state.
JANUARY 29, 2026
Legal Legacy: Can Home Hair Perm Company Be Held Liable for Damages?
In 1958, an Ohio girl and her mother purchased an at-home hair perm kit made by Toni Home Permanent Company. The product, labeled “Very Gentle,” was meant to give the girl’s hair a wave resembling popular salon styles of the time. However, as she removed the curlers, her hair began to fall out.
JANUARY 28, 2026
Professional Conduct Board Schedules February Disciplinary Hearings
Two disciplinary cases are set for a hearing before the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct in February. Hearings take place before a three-member panel of the Board, are open to the public, and begin at 10 a.m., unless otherwise noted.
JANUARY 27, 2026
Supreme Court of Ohio Releases National Stalking Awareness Month Resources
Updated tools and training modules support judicial officers in managing complex domestic relations and stalking cases
The Supreme Court of Ohio has released a comprehensive suite of educational resources to mark National Stalking Awareness Month. These materials, accessible through OhioCourtEDU, are designed to equip judges and legal professionals with updated tools to address domestic violence, strangulation, and stalking cases.
As the year winds down, it’s a chance to review the good work of the Supreme Court of Ohio, from its important legal decisions to its resourceful approaches to serve the courts, legal community, and public.
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Ohio newspapers sue judge overseeing FirstEnergy trial. Here’s why: Cleveland.com
Three Ohio newspapers are asking the Supreme Court of Ohio to immediately block enforcement of media restrictions imposed by a Summit County judge overseeing the high-profile trial of ex-FirstEnergy executives.
Ohio Department of Medicaid has yet to pay nursing homes up to $1 billion after court ruling: WBNS 10TV
It’s been four months since the Ohio Supreme Court ordered the state to pay nursing homes up to $1 billion, but no payments have been made.